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People practice social distancing at Ki' Mexico where people can eat outside. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

People practice social distancing at Ki' Mexico where people can eat outside.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Cars wait for the drive-up banking on Youree Drive in Shreveport. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Cars wait for the drive-up banking on Youree Drive in Shreveport.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport Tuesday April, 28, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport Tuesday April, 28, 2020.
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A view of Shreveport, Bossier City and the Red River from Shreveport's American Tower. Nick Wooten/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A view of Shreveport, Bossier City and the Red River from Shreveport's American Tower.
Nick Wooten/The Times

Chef Tootie Morrison of Robinson Film Center's Abby Singer's Bistro takes a break from passing out popcorn to curbside guests during the Give For Good fundraiser on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Traditional social gatherings were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Chef Tootie Morrison of Robinson Film Center's Abby Singer's Bistro takes a break from passing out popcorn to curbside guests during the Give For Good fundraiser on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Traditional social gatherings were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
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City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport Tuesday April, 28, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport Tuesday April, 28, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

City, business, military and healthcare leaders from both sides of the Red River announce a campaign to help area businesses safely re-open to the public when Governor John Bel Edwards lifts his stay-at-home order on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Signs in the yard of a home in Broadmoor. The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Signs in the yard of a home in Broadmoor.
The Times

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing honored healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by flying B-52 bombers over Shreveport, Bossier City and Monroe on Friday, April 24, 2020. Pictured is a B-52 passing over Shreveport. Emily Enfinger / The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing honored healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by flying B-52 bombers over Shreveport, Bossier City and Monroe on Friday, April 24, 2020. Pictured is a B-52 passing over Shreveport.
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Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing honored healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by flying B-52 bombers over Shreveport, Bossier City and Monroe on Friday, April 24, 2020. Pictured is a B-52 passing over Shreveport. Emily Enfinger / The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing honored healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic by flying B-52 bombers over Shreveport, Bossier City and Monroe on Friday, April 24, 2020. Pictured is a B-52 passing over Shreveport.
Emily Enfinger / The Times

A sign for social distancing in Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A sign for social distancing in Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A woman reacts to taking off her mask in Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A woman reacts to taking off her mask in Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport during the coronavirus Wednesday April 15, 2020.
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People shopping during the coronavirus in Shreveport Wednesday April 15, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

People shopping during the coronavirus in Shreveport Wednesday April 15, 2020.
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De Juan White watches his children, London White and La' Juan White. In their front yard in the Queensborough neighborhood. Henrietta Wildsmiht/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

De Juan White watches his children, London White and La' Juan White. In their front yard in the Queensborough neighborhood.
Henrietta Wildsmiht/The Times

De Juan White watches his children, London White and La' Juan White. In their front yard in the Queensborough neighborhood. Henrietta Wildsmiht/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

De Juan White watches his children, London White and La' Juan White. In their front yard in the Queensborough neighborhood.
Henrietta Wildsmiht/The Times

The new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins speaks to Sheriff Steve Prator during the press conference at the new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins speaks to Sheriff Steve Prator during the press conference at the new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020.
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The new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The new coronavirus testing site Wednesday afternoon in the Walmart parking lot at the Shreveport Barksdale Hwy, location, April 8, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A new COVID-19 test site for first responders and medical personnel is located outside the Shreve City Walmart, 1125 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. A news conference was held on Wednesday, April 8, near the test site concerning a COVID-19 update. Henrietta Wildsmith/ The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A new COVID-19 test site for first responders and medical personnel is located outside the Shreve City Walmart, 1125 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. A news conference was held on Wednesday, April 8, near the test site concerning a COVID-19 update.
Henrietta Wildsmith/ The Times

A new COVID-19 test site for first responders and medical personnel is located outside the Shreve City Walmart, 1125 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. A news conference was held on Wednesday, April 8, near the test site concerning a COVID-19 update. Henrietta Wildsmith/ The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A new COVID-19 test site for first responders and medical personnel is located outside the Shreve City Walmart, 1125 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy. A news conference was held on Wednesday, April 8, near the test site concerning a COVID-19 update.
Henrietta Wildsmith/ The Times

A home has a Louisiana Strong sign in their front yard. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A home has a Louisiana Strong sign in their front yard.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Dr. Martha Whyte, Regional Dir. La. Public Health, speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Dr. Martha Whyte, Regional Dir. La. Public Health, speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Inspirational signs in the yards of homes in the Pierremont neighborhood. The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Inspirational signs in the yards of homes in the Pierremont neighborhood.
The Times

Inspirational signs in the yards of homes in the Pierremont neighborhood. The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Inspirational signs in the yards of homes in the Pierremont neighborhood.
The Times

Sheriff Steve Prator speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Sheriff Steve Prator speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Commissioner Mario Chavez speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Commissioner Mario Chavez speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Dr. Martha Whyte, Regional Dir. La. Public Health, speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Dr. Martha Whyte, Regional Dir. La. Public Health, speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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A press conference about the coronavirus at Government Plaza Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A woman wears a mask in an office building in Shreveport during the coronavirus threat Thursday March, 26, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A woman wears a mask in an office building in Shreveport during the coronavirus threat Thursday March, 26, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Creswell Elementary School in Shreveport, like all other Louisiana schools, is temporarily closed because of the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Creswell Elementary School in Shreveport, like all other Louisiana schools, is temporarily closed because of the coronavirus.
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Caddo Magnet High School's cafeteria is empty on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Caddo Magnet High School's cafeteria is empty on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Byrd High School is temporarily closed because of the coronavirus Thursday, March 26, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Byrd High School is temporarily closed because of the coronavirus Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic in Bossier City began drive-thru doctor visits on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic in Bossier City began drive-thru doctor visits on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic in Bossier City began drive-thru doctor visits on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic in Bossier City began drive-thru doctor visits on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

I-20 in Shreveport on Monday March 24, 2020 in Shreveport, La. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

I-20 in Shreveport on Monday March 24, 2020 in Shreveport, La.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Praise Temple, the Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, and the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana have partnered together to meet the needs of students by providing grab-and-go bagged meals at Praise Temple Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
They offer the bags Monday-Friday from 11AM-1PM at Praise Temple located at 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A homeless makeshift shelter in downtown Shreveport. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A homeless makeshift shelter in downtown Shreveport.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A homeless man protects himself from the rain under the downtown library awning. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A homeless man protects himself from the rain under the downtown library awning.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The statue in downtown Shreveport has a mask on during the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The statue in downtown Shreveport has a mask on during the coronavirus.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Fat Calf Brasserie owner Anthony Felan, right, and his sous-chef Eric Wages prepare the last batches of take out lunches they will do. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Fat Calf Brasserie owner Anthony Felan, right, and his sous-chef Eric Wages prepare the last batches of take out lunches they will do. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Fat Calf Brasserie will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Fat Calf Brasserie will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Fat Calf Brasserie operations manager, Bernice 'Mama B' Kovac, talks to employees over the phone. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Fat Calf Brasserie operations manager, Bernice 'Mama B' Kovac, talks to employees over the phone. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The last batches of take out lunches for Fat Calf Brasserie are waiting to go out Friday morning. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The last batches of take out lunches for Fat Calf Brasserie are waiting to go out Friday morning. The restaurant will temporarily close until it is safe to open again because of coronavirus.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Michael Mitchell waits for a bus at Market and Texas after finishing some banking business. He's wearing a mask because "it's serious out here,'' he said. Deborah Bayliss

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Michael Mitchell waits for a bus at Market and Texas after finishing some banking business. He's wearing a mask because "it's serious out here,'' he said.
Deborah Bayliss

Shreveport responds to the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Shreveport responds to the coronavirus.
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A sign is posted on the door of the Shreveport Aquarium saying that it is closed to the public. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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A sign is posted on the door of the Shreveport Aquarium saying that it is closed to the public.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A bar in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport is closed. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A bar in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport is closed.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Nicky's Mexican Restaurant in downtown Shreveport will have take-out only. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Nicky's Mexican Restaurant in downtown Shreveport will have take-out only.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A sign is posted on the door of the Shreveport Aquarium saying that it is closed to the public. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

A sign is posted on the door of the Shreveport Aquarium saying that it is closed to the public.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board was attributed in multiple reports for the announcement of the closures, which is set to begin at midnight Tuesday morning.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Jason's Deli on Line Ave. is doing curb-side ordering and pick-up to keep business open. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Jason's Deli on Line Ave. is doing curb-side ordering and pick-up to keep business open.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

A shopper carries water to his car on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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A shopper carries water to his car on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Jason's Deli on Line Ave. is doing curb-side ordering and pick-up to keep business open. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Jason's Deli on Line Ave. is doing curb-side ordering and pick-up to keep business open.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Monday afternoon's press conference at Government Plaza was held by city officials who stood apart from each other to emphasize the importance of keeping a distance during the coronavirus pandemic. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Monday afternoon's press conference at Government Plaza was held by city officials who stood apart from each other to emphasize the importance of keeping a distance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Lake Bistineau State Park is going to be used as a regional staging area for the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The park is now closed to the public. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Lake Bistineau State Park is going to be used as a regional staging area for the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The park is now closed to the public.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Lake Bistineau State Park is going to be used as a regional staging area for the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The park is now closed to the public. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Lake Bistineau State Park is going to be used as a regional staging area for the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The park is now closed to the public.
Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Shreveport responds to the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

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Shreveport responds to the coronavirus.
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Shreveport responds to the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport responds to the coronavirus.
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Shreveport responds to the coronavirus. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

Photos of Shreveport during coronavirus shutdown

Shreveport responds to the coronavirus.
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As of March 22, Louisiana has 837 confirmed cases in 36 parishes with 20 deaths. Edwards said the health department will begin updating the state's number of cases and deaths once daily at noon after previously updating twice a day. Those updates can be found at ldh.la.gov.

Most of the cases (451) and deaths (15) are in Orleans Parish, which has been identified by President Trump's coronavirus task force as one of the nation's hotbeds of infection. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a stay at home order Friday for her city.

All public schools and many businesses like bars and gyms in Louisiana were already closed by previous executive orders, but Sunday's order will expand the closures.

"It's a difficult decision and I do not take the action lightly," Edwards said. "We have to act fast."

Stay at home orders from the governor(Photo: courtesy)

Edwards cited a University of Louisiana at Lafayette study saying Louisiana's infection rate "is the fastest growth rate in the world" and that Louisiana is No. 3 in per capita cases behind only New York and Washington state.

The governor said one model shows if the current rate of infection continues Louisiana could exceed its capacity to care for patients who are most ill in seven to 10 days.

"That's why it's urgent we take this action today," he said. "We can get past this, but we have to take these mitigation measures seriously."

Edwards said he expects the state to increase its intensive care unit capacity by 200 beds in the next two weeks.

Governors in Illinois, California and New York have already issued similar orders.

Edwards said all state government offices will be closed to the public but government will continue to operate. He said state workers will receive direct guidance from his administration.

Businesses affected by Louisiana's stay-at-home order

Following are businesses that must close under the new order that can be found at la.gov.

All places of public amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to, locations with amusement rides, carnivals, amusement parks, water parks, trampoline parks, aquariums, zoos, museums, arcades, fairs, pool halls, children’s play centers, playgrounds, theme parks, any theaters, concert and music halls, adult entertainment venues, racetracks and other similar businesses.

All personal care and grooming businesses, including but not limited to, barber shops, beauty salons, nail salons, spas, massage parlors, tattoo parlors and other similar businesses.

All malls, except for stores in a mall that have a direct outdoor entrance and exit that provide essential services and products as provided by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidelines.

Businesses closed to the public as listed in the order can conduct necessary activities such as payroll, cleaning services, maintenance or upkeep as necessary.

Workers exempt from the stay-at-home order

Following are workers who are exempt from the order:

Healthcare workers and caregivers

Mental health and Social Service workers

Pharmacy employees

Workers supporting groceries, pharmacies and other retail sales of food and beverage products